Assessing the risk of ocean acidification for the Great Barrier Reef. [ 2007-10-10 - 2010-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Sophie Dove (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof David Yellowlees (Chief Investigator) ,  William Leggat (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Kenneth Caldeira (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Patricia Hutchings (Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Assessing the risk of ocean acidification for the Great Barrier Reef. The increase in greenhouse gases such as CO2 represents a challenge for coral reefs such as Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR). While the impact of greenhouse warming on coral reefs has been partially explored, the potentially serious implications of a decrease in ocean pH due have not been properly assessed. Detecting and understanding changes to carbonate concentrations and reef calcification are of great importance if managers are to respond strategically to potential ecological changes. This project directly addresses National Research Priority 1 of achieving 'An Environmentally Sustainable Australia' by addressing the priority goal of 'Responding to climate change and variability'.

Funding Amount $476,950

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